As spring arrives, many gardeners are eager to see their plants and flowers flourish. While specialized products are available, sometimes simple kitchen ingredients can give your garden a natural boost.
David Denyer, a flower expert with 35 years of experience at Eflorist, highlights how crushed eggshells soaked in vinegar can help your plants thrive.
Eggshells are rich in calcium, essential for strengthening flower stems and petals, but added directly to soil, they break down too slowly.
By grinding eggshells into a fine powder and soaking them in vinegar for 24 hours, a chemical reaction creates calcium acetate, which plants absorb easily.
After the fizzing stops, this nutrient-rich solution can be poured around your flowering plants, supporting their growth and encouraging vibrant blooms.
This method is especially beneficial for repeat bloomers like petunias and geraniums, helping ensure your flowers grow strong and healthy all season long.
